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Thought Bubble publish “What To Expect” Guide for upcoming comic-filled weekend

By John Freeman on 22 October 2026 • ( 0 )

Team Thought Bubble have released a guide to the upcoming Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2026 in Harrogate for those who are Autistic, have anxiety, sensory issues, access needs or generally just like to know what to expect.

What to Expect Guide for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2026

This special guide, available to download here (direct PDF link here) talks you through the layout of the convention centre, along with what you will find, feel or see.

The aim is to give you all the information in one place so you can pick out what you need to attend our convention comfortably.

“We’ve been working on a What to Expect guide for a little while,” says Thought Bubble Festival Director Chloë Green. “A daunting task when there is so much to cover! But, after attending an event last week where I had a very rough time in the lead up to it through their lack of info, I was spurred to finish it in the hopes it helps someone.

“The guide is for people who are Autistic, have anxiety, sensory issues, access needs or generally just like to know what to expect, it covers what you might see, feel or hear, and a whole lot more. Pick out what you need for you and yours groups needs!

“I would love to see more like this from more organisations (pubs, cafes, festivals, conventions, gigs, everywhere),” Chloë suggests. “It doesn’t need to be a huge document, an additional line or two can make so much difference for access.

• Check out the What to Expect Guide for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2026

• Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival – The Yorkshire Comic Festival 2026 and Thought Bubble – Comic Convention | 14th – 15th November 2026 | Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate | Web www.thoughtbubblefestival.com

Thought Bubble related events take place across Yorkshire in November, including a Comic Convention in Harrogate, an unmatched celebration of comics across Yorkshire.

The organisation use their festival week to promote the power of comics, aiming to inspire, educate and bring people together like no other medium, so whether you’re a longtime fan of comic art or have never picked up a graphic novel before, you’ll find something for you. In addition to its guest line-up, the event also features hundreds of stands of comic creators work.

Thought Bubble is the Yorkshire Comic Art Festival, a week long celebration of comics, illustration and more spread across the whole of Yorkshire, finishing in a huge two day comic convention.

Thought Bubble is a non-profit organisation with their chosen charity being Barnardo’s.

Guests will appear on both days, unless otherwise stated, and will have a table for the whole weekend, signing slots, or both!

Thought Bubble Guests are a mix of invited, paid for, and creators who apply via the event’s curated route. Appearances are based on professional availability and are subject to change. Guest tables, guest signing times and other appearances will be released closer to the convention dates.

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John Freeman

John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.